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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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I bought this car for $1100 from a college kid. Had about 110k miles and had been in an accident. There was some exterior damage, but not too bad. I loved it immediately. Its a blast to drive, and I've never had to worry about it stranding me or so much as not starting. I am going to have to get rid of it soon, which will make me sad, but because of this car I'll probably end up selling this one for a new tiburon.
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

Review

Bought used in 2000, I owned this ten years before it started to fall apart (at 98k miles). It is an okay car, but very little pep. The handling is really good, feels a bit sporty, but unfortunately it lacks power. The HP is not 130 as Edmund's lists - it is closer to 113 and maybe less than that (when I owned it, I received a notice of a class action lawsuit against Hyundai for misreporting the HP of the FX).
It needed only one or two major repairs until 98k when a lot went wrong all at once (to the tune of $2750).
Handles decently in snow. Not many rust issues.
The gas mileage is awful for a car with such little pep and power, I was getting 25 mpg (half city, half highway).
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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I purchased the car new, when they were just introduced. My third Hyundai, and it is the best car I ever driven. Ive driven a lot of other brands, and none provided the same bang for the buck my Shark does. Very reliable and sporty, not to mention thrifty. I got over 40 mpg on a trip to Upstate NY from SE Virginia one time with the CC set on 65 mph.
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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This car besides me putting a new engine, because of past engine overheating problems has been running very well. I've noticed shaking when reach speeds from 80-90 but could be just my car... But very fun to drive, but you must realize this is a Hyundai which used to be one of the cheapest cars on the road. So far with this car Hyundai put good thoughts in my head about their cars besides the low performance pick up. But I would recomend a cold air intake to at least get the car moving faster than a turtle.. Has a lot of potential tho, just didn't start off with it.
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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this car is a realy blast to drive.. the 0-100 in less then 10 makes it a realy fun car to drive :P got it to 0-100 in little less then 8 in a downhill yesterday :P awesome.. wonder if its turbo convertable.. and the 185kmph in 4'th gear.. love it <3 wonder what the max is :P
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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This was a demo when I bought it in 98' and it had 1,120 miles on it. I love it! In the past 7 years the paint faded off and had to be repainted, the rubber pads fell off the brake and clutch, the cluch pin jammed leaving me in 2nd gear, and the clutch was replaced, and the wiring to the turn signals shorted out. That may sound like alot, but you have to consider it's age and the reputation of Hyundai, plus it currently has 112k miles on it! Great car, very fun to drive and dependable!
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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i have owned this car for a few month
now and after some expensive 60,000
mile repairs, the car seemed to run
perfect. the design is good for a
hyundai and out of all the cars in
that price range this car has been
rather enjoyable for a hyundai. i have
noticed some problems with the
transmission, as it felt like the car
was shifted into park while i was
driving. but other than that, its been
a dream. im a taller guy about 6'4 and
i fit in this car very comfortable,
just as long as no one is in the back
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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The 1997 tiburon FX, is one heck of a
little car. The editor throws off on
it, well line it up next to a civic or
a NA Eclipse(which cost about the same
or more) and see what happens. Another
great thing about this car is the
styling. The car is held back alot by
it emission/sound pollution control
devices. I have seen real dyno gains of
up 15hp just from a cold air intake
(the stock intake you couldn't fit a
dime in vertically), and 8 just from a
catback exhaust system.(with great
meintenance this car will go the
distance.) Which is awesome unless you
want to look like everyone else that
drives down the road.
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1997 Hyundai Tiburon FX 2dr Hatchback

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I have owned other cars before
including Honda and Toyota. This car
ranks right up there with them. It
handles great and runs like a higher
end car. I really recommend this car if
you love to drive.
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